Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup Recipe
If you’re one of those people who love jalapeno poppers in all their bacon-wrapped and cheesy glory, or Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip, you’re going to love this easy jalapeno popper soup with bacon! The soup is creamy, cheesy, loaded with chunks of potatoes, bits of bacon, and of course jalapenos. For those of us who don’t have all day to stand in the kitchen making homemade soup, not to worry because this soup comes together in 30 minutes. Big win for family-friendly dinner recipes for those busy weeknights that are quick to prepare and get on the table!
Ingredients in Jalapeno Popper Soup
To make homemade jalapeno cheddar soup, you’ll need the following easy to find fridge and pantry ingredients:
Uncooked bacon Fresh jalapenos (4-ounce can diced green chiles may be substituted) All-purpose flour Garlic powder Chicken broth Milk or half-and-half Yukon gold potatoes (Russet may be substituted) Cream cheese Shredded cheddar cheese (mild to extra-sharp) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Cayenne pepper, optional and to taste Additional jalapenos, cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese; optional but recommended for topping
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Soup
Can I Make This Soup in a Slow Cooker?
People love to make soups in slow cookers I have found. I actually think this would be one that would translate reasonably well for slow cooking. I admit, I don’t like to slow cook anything when I can be done with it in 30 minutes on the stove top. However, if you do feel like giving it a whirl, here’s what I recommend doing to make the recipe in a slow cooker: I have’t personally tried this for my reason stated above (it drags out what can be a quick recipe and I strongly prefer quick recipes). So I am purely making an educated guess on this. Let me know if you try it and what works for you.
Tips for the Best Jalapeno Popper Soup
Add onion, if desired: If you want to jazz up the soup a little more, you can add a small diced onion to the Dutch oven when you’re browning the bacon. It’ll give another layer of flavor. Do not drain off any of the bacon fat: When you add the flour, it needs something to bind to, which in this case is the bacon fat. This will then essentially create a roux which is necessary for a nice thick soup. Stir the soup: Make sure to stir the soup very well as it simmers after you’ve added the potatoes, taking care to also scrape the bottom so nothing sticks. Milk options: As far as the milk or half-and-half, I recommend 2% or whole milk, or half-and-half. I would not use cream or heavy cream because I think it would make the soup overly thick. If you’re looking for a plant-based milk, I recommend soy, cashew, or something on the thicker side. Finely dice the potatoes: Make sure the potatoes are diced into 1/2-inch small bite-sized pieces so that they cook in the 10 minutes indicated in the recipe. If they’re bigger, they’ll take longer to cook and in the boiling process, more of the broth will evaporate, making the soup thicker. Bring the cheeses to room temperature: I suggest setting out the cream cheese and shredded cheese as you begin to chop everything in preparation to making the soup. This helps to bring them up to room temp, making them easier to melt in the final stages of the soup making process.
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